Citroen eC3 vs Mini Cooper 3 DOOR

Should you buy Citroen eC3 or Mini Cooper 3 DOOR? Find out which car is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their Price, Size, Space, Boot Space, Service cost, Mileage, Features, Colours and other specs. Citroen eC3 price starts at Rs 12.90 Lakh ex-showroom for Feel (Electric) and Mini Cooper 3 DOOR price starts Rs 42.70 Lakh ex-showroom for S (Petrol).

eC3 Vs Cooper 3 DOOR

Key Highlights	Citroen eC3	Mini Cooper 3 DOOR
On Road Price	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.49,33,584^*
Range (km)	320	-
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	-
Charging Time	57min	-

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Citroen eC3
Rs13.41 Lakh^*
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Mini Cooper 3 DOOR
Rs42.70 Lakh^*
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Citroen eC3
Shine DT
13.41 Lakh^*
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Mini Cooper 3 DOOR
S
42.70 Lakh^*
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Basic Information	Shine DT	S
On-Road Price in New Delhi	Rs.14,07,148^*	Rs.49,33,584^*
Finance Available (EMI)	Rs.26,777/month Get EMI Offers	Rs.93,913/month Get EMI Offers
Insurance	Rs.52,435	Rs.1,93,884
User Rating	4.2 Based on 86 Reviews	4.1 Based on 49 Reviews
Brochure	Download Brochure	Download Brochure
Running Cost	₹257/km	-

Basic Information

Shine DT

On-Road Price in New Delhi

Rs.14,07,148^*

Rs.49,33,584^*

Finance Available (EMI)

Rs.26,777/month

Get EMI Offers

Rs.93,913/month

Get EMI Offers

Insurance

Rs.52,435

Rs.1,93,884

User Rating

4.2

Based on 86 Reviews

4.1

Based on 49 Reviews

Brochure

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Running Cost

₹257/km

Engine & Transmission
Engine Type	Not applicable	Petrol Engine
Displacement (cc)	Not applicable	1998
No. of Cylinders	Not applicable	44 Cylinder Cars
Battery Capacity (kWh)	29.2	Not applicable
Motor Type	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Not applicable
Max Power (bhp@rpm)	56.21bhp	189.08bhp@4700-6000pm
Max Torque (nm@rpm)	143Nm	280Nm@1250rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	Not applicable	4
Fuel Supply System	Not applicable	MPFi
Turbo Charger	Not applicable	Yes
Super Charger	Not applicable	No
Range (km)	320 km	Not applicable
Range - Tested	257Km	Not applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	Not applicable
Charging Time (D.C)	57min	Not applicable
Charging Port	CCS-II	Not applicable
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox	1-Speed	7-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Charger Type	3.3	Not applicable
Charging Time (15 A Plug Point)	10hrs 30mins	Not applicable
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Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Not applicable

Petrol Engine

Displacement (cc)

Not applicable

1998

No. of Cylinders

Not applicable

44 Cylinder Cars

Battery Capacity (kWh)

29.2

Not applicable

Fuel & Performance
Fuel Type	Electric	Petrol
Mileage ARAI (kmpl)	-	17.33
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	-	44
Emission Norm Compliance	ZEV	BS VI 2.0
Top Speed (kmph)	107	233
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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Type

Electric

Petrol

Mileage ARAI (kmpl)

17.33

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

Emission Norm Compliance

ZEV

BS VI 2.0

Suspension, Steering & Brakes
Front Suspension	MacPherson suspension	-
Rear Suspension	Rear twist beam	-
Steering Type	Electric	electric
Steering Column	Tilt	Tilt Steering
Steering Gear Type	-	Rack & Pinon
Turning Radius (Metres)	4.98	5.4
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Top Speed (Kmph)	107	233
0-100kmph (Seconds)	-	6.7 s
Braking (100-0kmph) (Seconds)	46.70	-
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Runflat Tyres
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
0-100Kmph (Tested) (Seconds)	16.36	-
City driveability (20-80kmph) (Seconds)	8.74	-
Braking (80-0 kmph) (Seconds)	28.02	-
Alloy Wheel Size Front (Inch)	15	-
Alloy Wheel Size Rear (Inch)	15	-
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Suspension, Steering & Brakes

Front Suspension

MacPherson suspension

Rear Suspension

Rear twist beam

Steering Type

Electric

electric

Steering Column

Tilt

Tilt Steering

Dimensions & Capacity
Length (mm)	3981	3850
Width (mm)	1733	1727
Height (mm)	1604	1414
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm)	-	146
Wheel Base (mm)	2540	2874
Rear Tread (mm)	-	1501
Kerb Weight (kg)	1329	1250
Grossweight (kg)	1716	1655
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space (Litres)	315	211
No. of Doors	5	3
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Comfort & Convenience
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	-	Yes
Air Quality Control	-	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	-	Yes
Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	-	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Trunk Light	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	-	No
Rear Seat Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Arm Rest	-	No
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	-	Yes
Rear AC Vents	-	No
Lumbar Support	-	Yes
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Rear	Rear
Navigation System	-	Optional
Foldable Rear Seat	Bench Folding	Bench Folding
Smart Access Card Entry	-	No
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Yes
Cooled Glovebox	-	Yes
Bottle Holder	Front & Rear Door	No
Voice Commands	-	Yes
Paddle Shifters	-	No
USB Charger	Front & Rear	Front
Steering Mounted Tripmeter	-	No
Central Console Armrest	-	Yes
Tailgate Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Gear Shift Indicator	-	No
Rear Curtain	-	No
Luggage Hook And Net	Yes	No
Battery Saver	-	No
Lane Change Indicator	-	Yes
Additional Features	Bag Support Hooks in Boot (3s),Parcel Shelf, Co-Driver Side Sun Visor with Vanity Mirror,Rear Defroster,Tripmeter,Battery State Of Charge (%),Drivable Range (km),Eco/Power Drive Mode Indicator,Battery Regeneration Indicator,Front Roof Lamp	-
Massage Seats	-	No
Memory Function Seats	-	No
One Touch Operating Power Window	All	-
Drive Modes	2	0
Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Heater	Yes	Yes
Adjustable Steering	-	Yes
KeyLess Entry	Yes	Yes
Ventilated Seats	-	No
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	-	Front
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	No
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Comfort & Convenience

Power Steering

Automatic Climate Control

Air Quality Control

Remote Trunk Opener

Interior
Tachometer	-	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	-	Yes
Leather Seats	-	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	-	No
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Glove Box	-	Yes
Digital Clock	-	Yes
Outside Temperature Display	-	Yes
Cigarette Lighter	-	Yes
Digital Odometer	-	Yes
Driving Experience Control Eco	-	No
Folding Table In The Rear	-	No
Dual Tone Dashboard	-	Yes
Additional Features	Interior Environment - Single Tone Black,Seat Upholstry - Fabric (Bloster/Insert)(RUBIC/HEXALIGHT),Front & Rear Integrated Headrest,AC Knobs - Satin Chrome Accents,Parking Brake Lever Tip - Satin Chrome,Instrument Panel - Deco (Anodized Grey / Anodized Orange),Insider Door Handles - Satin Chrome, Satin Chrome Accents - IP, AC Vents Inner Part, Steering wheel, High Gloss Black - AC Vents surround (Side), eToggle surround,Driver Seat - Manual Height Adjustable	On Board Computer Sport Seats Smoker's Package Lights Package MINI Excitement Pack Floor Mats in Velour Storage Compartment Package Upholstery Leatherette Carbon Black Carbon Black Interior Colour Carbon Black Or Satellite Grey Colour Line Carbon Black, Satellite Grey, Malt Brown Or Glowing Red Interior Surface Black Checkered, Piano Black Or Dark Silver Upholstery Optional Leather Cross Punch Carbon Black Carbon Black, Leather Lounge Satellite Grey Carbon Black, Leather Chester Malt Brown Black, MINI Yours Leather Lounge Carbon Black Carbon Black and JCW Sport Seats Interior Equipment Optional Chrome Line Interior, Headliner Anthracite, MINI Yours Sport Leather Steering Wheel, JCW Sport Leather Steering Wheel, MINI Yours Interior Style Piano Black Illuminated, MINI Yours Interior Style Fibre Alloy
Digital Cluster	Full	-
Upholstery	Fabric	-
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Interior

Tachometer

Electronic Multi Tripmeter

Leather Seats

Exterior
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Headlight
Taillight
Front Left Side
Available Colours	Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo BluePolar White With Platinum GreyPolar WhiteSteel GreySteel Grey With Polar WhiteCosmo Blue With Polar White+6 MoreeC3 Colours	White SilverRooftop GreyChilli RedBritish Racing GreenEnigmatic Black MetallicMidnight BlackIsland Blue+2 MoreCooper 3 DOOR Colours
Body Type	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars	HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars
Adjustable Headlamps	-	Yes
Fog Lights Front	-	No
Fog Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wiper	-	Yes
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	Yes
Rear Window Washer	-	Yes
Rear Window Defogger	Yes	Yes
Wheel Covers	-	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	-	No
Tinted Glass	-	Yes
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Roof Carrier	-	No
Sun Roof	-	Optional
Side Stepper	-	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators	-	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	No	Yes
Chrome Garnish	Yes	Yes
Smoke Headlamps	-	Yes
Halogen Headlamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Trunk Opener	-	Smart
LED DRLs	Yes	-
Additional Features	Front Panel Brand Emblems - Chevron(Chrome),Front Grill - Matte Black, Body Coloured Front & Rear Bumpers,Side Turn Indicators on Fender, Body Side Sill Panel, TESSERA Full Wheel Cover,Sash Tape - A/B Pillar,Sash Tape - C Pillar,Body Coloured Outside Door Handles,Outside Door Mirrors(High Gloss Black),Wheel Arch Cladding,Signature LED Day Time Running Lights,Dual Tone Roof,Front Skid Plate ,Rear Skid Plate,Front Windscreen Wipers - Intermittent ,Optional VIBE PACK (Body Side Door Molding & Painted Insert, Painted ORVM Cover , Painted Front Fog lamp surround, Painted Rear Reflector Surround, Front Fog Lamp), Optional (Polar White/ Zesty Orange/ Platinum Grey/Cosmo Blue)	Roof and Mirror Caps in Body Colour, Black & White White Direction Indicator Lights Chrome Plated Double Exhaust Tailpipe Finisher, Centre Exterior Mirror Package Light Alloy Wheels Victory Spoke Black Alloy Wheel Optional Cosmos Spoke Black, Cosmos Spoke Silver, Tentacle Spoke Silver Or Cone Spoke White Exterior Equipment Optional Engine Compartment Lid Stripes White and Black, Piano Black Exterior, Chrome Line Exterior, John Cooper Works Rear Spoiler, Adaptive LED Lights with Matrix Function and Comfort Access System Optional Interior and Exterior Mirrors Automatically Dipping LED Union Jack Rear Lights
Automatic Headlamps	-	Yes
Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/55 R16
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	Runflat Tyres
Wheel Size (Inch)	No	-
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Exterior

Photo Comparison

Headlight

Taillight

Front Left Side

Available Colours

Platinum GreySteel Grey With Cosmo BluePlatinum Grey With Polar WhiteSteel Grey With Platinum GreyPolar White With Cosmo Blue+6 MoreeC3 Colours

White SilverRooftop GreyChilli RedBritish Racing GreenEnigmatic Black Metallic+2 MoreCooper 3 DOOR Colours

Body Type

HatchbackAll Hatchback Cars

Adjustable Headlamps

Safety
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	-	Yes
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
No. of Airbags	2	6
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag	-	Yes
Side Airbag Rear	-	No
Day Night Rear View Mirror	-	No
Xenon Headlamps	-	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	-	Optional
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	With Guidedlines	-
Anti Theft Device	-	Yes
Speed Alert	Yes	-
Speed Sensing Auto Door Lock	Yes	Yes
Knee Airbags	-	No
Isofix Child Seat Mounts	-	No
Blind Spot Monitor	-	No
Hill Descent Control	-	No
Hill Assist	-	No
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock	-	Yes
360 View Camera	-	No
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)	Yes	-
Global NCAP Safety Rating (Star)	0	4
Global NCAP Child Safety Rating (Star)	1	-
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Safety

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Central Locking

Child Safety Locks

Advance Internet
E-Call & I-Call	No	-
Over Speeding Alert	Yes	-
Remote Door Lock/Unlock	Yes	-

Advance Internet

E-Call & I-Call

Over Speeding Alert

Remote Door Lock/Unlock

Entertainment & Communication
Radio	Yes	Yes
Audio System Remote Control	-	No
Integrated 2DIN Audio	-	Yes
USB And Auxiliary Input	-	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	Yes	Optional
Touchscreen Size	10.23	-
Connectivity	Android Auto, Apple CarPlay	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Apple Car Play	Yes	Yes
Internal Storage	-	No
No. of Speakers	4	-
Rear Entertainment System	-	No
Additional Features	Citroën Connect Touchscreen,Mirror Screen,Wireless Smartphone Connectivity,MyCitroën Connect, C - BUDDY' Personal Assistant Application,Smartphone Storage - Rear Console, Smartphone Charger Wire Guide on Instrument Panel,USB Port - Front 1 + Rear 2 Fast Charger	Optional Harman Kardon Hi Fi System, Apple Car Play (Only with MINI Navigation System), Radio MINI Visual Boost (incl. MINI Connected), MINI Navigation System (Only with Radio MINI Visual Boost), Wired Package (incl. MINI Navigation System Professional/MINI Connected XL Only with Bluetooth Mobile Preparation)
Usb Ports	Yes	Yes
Speakers	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
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Questions & answers

Q ) Which car is cheaper between Citroen eC3 and Mini Cooper 3 DOOR?

A ) Citroen eC3 price starts at ₹12.90 Lakh & Mini Cooper 3 DOOR price starts at ₹42.70 Lakh in New Delhi. Citroen eC3 is cheaper between these two cars.

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*Ex-showroom price in New Delhi

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